Garbage pickup

2020 Wellness Challenge

Library holiday hours

Pool and rec centre holiday schedule

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Tahsis Supermarket is closed December 24, 25, 26 and 27. Stock up accordingly.

Cell service in Tahsis

Tahsis now has cell service and there is an important number to add to your phone. Add a contact for Emergency Notifications and insert this number - 778-762-3201. This is the emergency mass notification system used by the Strathcona Regional District. Voice messages are sent to landlines, voice and text messages to mobile devices within a cell coverage area.

Residents and visitors can sign up and manage their contact details at the Strathcona Regional District’s Connect Rocket web page https://strathconard.connectrocket.com/

Christmas Eve mass

BC government's Old Growth strategy

This is the Ancient Forest Newsletter View this email in your browser ACTION ALERT: Have your say on the BC government's Old Growth Strategy For decades, we’ve been telling the BC government that the way it manages old-growth forests is unsustainable, unethical, and is putting species, the climate, and communities at risk. But the liquidation of ancient forests has continued unabated while ecosystems and species are pushed further to the brink.   Finally, our movement has forced the province to review the way it manages old-growth. An independent, two-person panel is seeking public feedback until January 31st and will present recommendations to the BC government this spring that will inform a new provincial Old Growth Strategy. SPEAK UP FOR ANCIENT FORESTS This is a rare and critical opportunity to call for the science-based protection of BC’s endangered old-growth forests. In their 2017 election platform, the NDP said they would listen to science and use the ecosystem-based management approach of the Great Bear Rainforest (where 85% of the forests are reserved from logging) to sustainably manage BC’s old-growth forests. But they have yet to act on their promise. The NDP’s proposed Old Growth Strategy presents the perfect opportunity for the BC government to take bold and ambitious action for old-growth forests, to become a leader in science-based conservation, and to champion Indigenous-led protection efforts for the benefit of all British Columbians while also supporting sustainable, second-growth forestry jobs. Please email the panel with your feedback, then go a step further and complete the BC government's online questionnaire about old-growth forest management using our handy guide. We need thousands of British Columbians to speak up and tell the BC government that it’s past time we protected BC’s ancient forest ecosystems. Please join us and spread the word far and wide! ADD YOUR VOICE For the forests, TJ Watt, Andrea Inness, Joan Varley, Rachel Ablack, Tiara Dhenin, Amanda Evans, Dani Bell, and Jacob Swain Ancient Forest Alliance Copyright © 2019 Ancient Forest Alliance, All rights reserved. info@ancientforestalliance.org Ancient Forest Alliance Victoria Main PO, PO Box 8459, Victoria, BC V8S 3S1 Canada

Christmas Community Potluck

Santa Claus has come to town

The firefighters tour Santa around Tahsis every year.

Elves come along and distribute candy bags.

Thanks to the Tahsis Lions Club who sponsor this event that everyone loves.
(Photos by Kathy B.)

Wreath making

As always, Tahsis Literacy Society sponsored a wreath making workshop. Thanks to Danielle, Amanda and Louise who gathered all the greenery. The results were beautiful.

(Photos by Louise.)

Rec Centre closing early on Saturday.

Family Fun Night

Ubedam Theatre trivia night

The Fantastic Five are ready to defend their win. Santosh is making two dinner specials: butter chicken and a turkey dinner, Both $15. Please call 6232 to make a reservation.

Woss Lake Grease Trail hike

End of the Road Adventures invites you to the Woss Lake Grease Trail Hike Saturday December 14th 2019. All are welcome to join! This hike is going to be the warm up hike to the Malaspina Caves excursion taking place in January, weather permitting. Gates open at 10am and close again at 3pm. The hike starts at the north end of the Tahsis Dump 10 am sharp. Bring extra layers, extra water, and a lunch or snack. River crossings are going to happen, yes your feet will get wet. Contact Steve for more info. 

By-election 2020

No doctor

Tahsis Literacy wreath making

Sally’s Christmas open house

Complimentary tea, coffee, hot chocolate and goodies Wednesday, December 11 from 2 to 5 pm..

Pool closed

Great owl story

West Coast Smokin' Oysters is feeling hopeful.

8 hrs

We were coming from our community potluck on Thursday evening where from out of nowhere we were hit by a fast moving animal on the hood of our truck.

We stopped and a Terry found this owl what appeared to be dead on the road. He wrapped it softly in a bag and placed on the backseat of our truck to give it a proper burial. 

Well Friday came and went and we forgot to go out to the car and get it. So this morning Terry went to the cat and low and behold he found “ Lucky” alive and well sitting on the headrest.

Terry and our neighbour Dan tried to release it but it didn’t go so well. A flock of stellar jays arrived to most likely end its life. So Dan recaptured it and he’s in the car carrier with water and some raw venison till we can drop him off at the North Island Wild Life Recovery Centre in Errington on Wednesday.

Tahsis Lions December events

Christmas dinner planning meeting

Stocking raffle

Tahsis - Countdown to the annual PAC Christmas Stocking Raffle! Get your tickets ! Lots of great prises this year! The draw will be at the School Christmas Concert on Dec 18 at 7:00pm.

Christmas bazaar

The PAC Christmas Bazaar was a success. Lots of vendors. New ones and old favourites. And Santa and the Mrs. came. Thanks to all the organizers.

 Late in the day. Corrine is fading fast.

 Rugged Mountain coffee beans was new this year.

Hospital Ladies' Auxillary had lots of treats and a wonderful choice of soups.

(Photos by Sarah A.)